14 Questions
What ligament limits wrist extension?
Palmar radiocarpal
Which ligament limits wrist adduction?
Radial collateral
What type of ligament resists spreading of the fingers?
Deep transverse metacarpal ligament
What type of movement is limited by the ulnar collateral ligament in the wrist?
Abduction
Which ligament limits wrist flexion?
Palmar radiocarpal
What type of injury is often caused by impact and occurs when a joint is stressed beyond its normal limits?
Sprain
Which ligament anchors the clavicle to the coracoid process?
Coracoclavicular ligament
Which joint allows for gliding movement, especially during scapular rotation?
Acromioclavicular joint
What is the function of the glenoid labrum in the glenohumeral joint?
It increases surface area and depth of the articulation
Which joint is rarely dislocated and has an articular disc that divides the joint capsule into two compartments?
Sternoclavicular joint
What is the function of the annular ligament of the radius in the elbow joint?
It holds the radial head in place during forearm rotation
What is the function of the glenoid labrum in the glenohumeral joint?
To increase surface area and depth of the articulation
What is the term for the condition where the radial head slips distally, tearing the annular ligament?
Nursemaid's elbow
What is the name of the joint where the head of the radius articulates with the humerus?
Humero-radial joint
Test your knowledge of wrist and finger anatomy with this quiz! Learn about the extrinsic wrist ligaments and their limits, the different digital joints and their range of motion, and common finger injuries like sprains and jams. Keywords: wrist ligaments, digital joints, metacarpophalangeal joints, interphalangeal joints, finger sprain.
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